NCEA Level 3 Visual Art - Painting

Visual Art - Painting

Prerequisite: 16 credits Level 2 Art or at the discretion of HOD.

The course objective is to provide students with a deeper understanding of traditional and contemporary Art through exploring the theme of Tūrangawaewae. A place where you feel especially empowered and connected. Students will have the opportunity to express their own style through establish practiced and conventions appropriate to painting.

Students will research art-making traditions, and in-depth sequences of drawings that investigate, generate and use ideas for original paintings. They will produce a body of work within Painting to demonstrate understanding of art-making conventions. The work at this level shows extensive knowledge and skill. Digital-art techniques are becoming more prevalent within this subject. Therefore, students are encouraged to experiment and work within their area of interest and strength.

Students will learn some skills necessary to find employment in the field of commercial art, or to gain entry into recognised schools of Art.

Students may the opportunity to exhibit their work at the BC Senior Art Exhibition at The Incubator Gallery.

The students will also take part in several Art field trips to view artworks in context.